Go Outside

With the sun making itself present more frequently, we’re less inclined to do stuff under roofs. Beer gardens are great places as is, but here are a few that bring something different to the table.  

Illustrations Brendon Wellwood.

Howler – 7-11 Dawson St, Brunswick

Did someone say converted warehouse with two performance spaces and an outdoor cinema? On Tuesday nights from the 7 – 28 Oct, Lauren Valmadre is programming the Howler Spring Break Cinema, with flicks such as L For Leisure, Charles Bradley: Soul Of America, Drinking Buddies and Autonomy And Deliberation.

The Fitzroy Pinnacle – 251 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy

If live music combined with beers is your thing (there must be hordes of you), head down to The Fitzroy Pinnacle for just that. Music is on Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun, and all the gigs are free entry. Score.

The Alehouse Project – 98-100 Lygon St, Brunswick East

If you know a little more about beer than the fact that it gets you good and drunk, The Alehouse Project is where it’s at. Get your beer-nerd on, because they have official beer launches and showcases, as well as rotating on-tap list. Sink some suds in the sun. 

Madam Brussels – Level 3, 59-63 Bourke St, Melbourne

If you’re feeling a little fancy, take the lift up to Madam Brussels. They don’t do high tea, but they sure as hell do booze (as well as coffee, tea and finger foods), and that’s good enough for us. They do private parties that range from $2500—
$4500, so if your wallet is a little heavier than normal, this is the place for you.